MELT MY 💕 Daily Dose - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Lord I Thank You...

 MELT MY 💕 Daily Dose - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)

16. Always be joyful. 17. Never stop praying. 18. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

As we start our day today, let's remember to show gratitude to our Lord and Savior regardless of our situation, there is ALWAYS something to be grateful about.  Let's learn to thank God just for who he is, our Lord and Savior, and not focus on what he has NOT done for us.  Remember a successful relationship is not always based on material things but emotional fulfilment.  I grew up in a church that was focused on 'Prosperity' Gospel, while I am not saying it is a bad thing, personally based on my experience, I do believe that sometimes it deviates from focusing on building a relationship with God and just loving God for who he is and not what he can do for you.  You can get a better definition of Prosperity Gospel by clicking HERE (credit: JustDisciple.com)

From experience once his promise is not fulfilled according to your individual need is when we backslide or believe that God hates us.  I literally had to detox from this ideology and start all over again 8 years ago, and I can tell you now I have a better understanding of who God is and my relationship now with Christ is a peaceful one. It is based on love and not focused on expectations.  I will blog about my detox process soon.  It was very hard, but God made it possible for me.  I have learned to have faith, pray without ceasing, and accept whatever the outcome God has for me believing that he is my love and creator, and he knows what’s best for me.  Today, kindly reflect on showing gratitude to God and think about your relationship with God.  Is it based on love or expectations?  Have a Blessed Day and may God’s word and Love give you Peace.  Love you all 💕!